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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20924) and 3 other sources
In the year 1976, a young man named Arthur Ray Collins, then 26 years old, was living in Detroit, Michigan. At some point during that year, he lost all contact with his family, the exact date of which remains uncertain. Arthur, a white male with brown, straight hair and blue eyes, stood at approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighed around 120 pounds. A notable distinguishing feature was a tattoo of his name on one of his shoulders. The circumstances surrounding his initial disappearance are sparse, with the primary detail being the sudden and complete cessation of communication with his loved ones. He was never heard from again, leaving a void of information and a family grappling with his unexplained absence.

The life Arthur was leading in Detroit at the time he went missing remains largely unknown to the public. Details about his employment, his social circles, and his state of mind in the period leading up to his disappearance have not been widely circulated. This lack of information has made it incredibly difficult for both his family and law enforcement to piece together a timeline or identify potential reasons for his vanishing. The case has been marked by a frustrating lack of leads, leaving those who knew him with more questions than answers. The simple fact is that he was there, and then he was not, with no clear indication of what transpired.

Over the decades, the case of Arthur Ray Collins has grown cold, a quiet but persistent mystery. The investigation, handled by the Detroit Police Department, has been hampered by the limited information available from the outset. There have been no significant breakthroughs or discoveries to shed light on what might have happened to him. The passage of time has further complicated efforts, as memories fade and potential evidence is lost. The narrative of Arthur's disappearance is one of an abrupt and silent departure, a story with a beginning but no discernible middle or end, leaving only the enduring question of his whereabouts and the lingering sorrow of a family left without closure.

Last Seen: Jan 1, 1976

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Hamtramck, Michigan - unidentified case UP11696
John Doe — Hamtramck, Michigan
UP11696 • Found Jan 30, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 33 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 75%147 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP8237
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP8237 • Found Jun 11, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 85%141 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP81207 • Found Nov 19, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 73%148 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP12031 • Found Jun 15, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 58%155 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Ecorse, Michigan - unidentified case UP85671
John Doe — Ecorse, Michigan
UP85671 • Found Aug 28, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 46 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 70%150 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Wyandotte, Michigan
UP86878 • Found Nov 18, 1980
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 52%5'11" vs 5'7"
Weight 51%158 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Taylor, Michigan
UP13141 • Found May 7, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
78%Possible
John Doe — Romulus, Michigan - unidentified case UP8211
John Doe — Romulus, Michigan
UP8211 • Found Apr 21, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 47%160 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP9885 • Found Jun 12, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 29–39 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 68%5'10" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP115564
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP115564 • Found Jan 26, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 48 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 92%137 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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